A viral moment from the ‘United in Victory’ event has won the hearts of cricket fans. ICC Chairman Jay Shah kindly appeals Rohit Sharma As ‘Captain of India’ long after stepping down from star-studded leadership positions. The 38-year-old opener’s beaming smile lit up the room and highlighted his lasting legacy in India’s transition. This gesture thus highlights Rohit’s monumental contributions Shubman Gill takes ODI steering wheel in front 2027 World Cup preparations.
Jay Shah’s tribute to Rohit Sharma’s trophy haul
Shah’s words resonated deeply during the event and he declared:Our captain sits here. I will only call him captain because he has led the team to two ICC trophies. During the 2023 World Cup, after winning ten matches in a row, we could only win hearts but not lift the trophy. In February 2024, I said in Rajkot that in the next World Cup, we will win both the hearts and the trophy..”
He thought about the king 2023 ODI World Cup agony – ten straight wins but no silverware – and how Rohit fulfilled his promise to win both hearts and trophies in Rajkot in February 2024. Under Rohit’s full-time ODI captaincy from December 2021, India He rose to the top with 42 victories in 56 matches 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Champions Cup against the final New Zealand In Dubai, his 76 led a four-wicket chase.
In T20Is, Rohit’s record shines brightest: 49 wins from 62 games, boasting a success rate of 79.03%. 2024 T20 World Cup glory – India’s second title in the format.
We present the video:
Jay Shah 🗣️: “our captain Rohit Sharma is sitting here. I still call you captain because we won two ICC trophies under you.”
Jay Shah thanks Rohit Sharma for ending ICC trophy drought for India 🥹🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/7xjVZdjkwQ
— Kusha Sharma (@Kushacritic) January 8, 2026
Rohit will continue his form as a batter in the New Zealand ODIs
Rohit faces the upcoming three-match ODI series New Zealand With red-hot batting form to unleash his devastating opening feat at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara from January 11. The recent Mumbai practice session revealed sixes and crisp drives from seamer Rohit, who showed his intent to dominate after the ODI hiatus, set for October 2025. Australia handing over the tour captaincy and South Africa series.
Having averaged over 50 in ODIs as a specialist, Rohit’s 76-plus in the 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand underscored his big-game temperament and set the stage for fireworks. Virat Kohli Under the leadership of Gill.
